GitHub Actions pricing: plans, free tier & real monthly cost
Run tests and build checks on every pull request
Pricing verified Jul 2026.
Visit GitHub Actions · Official pricing page
Free tier: Free for public repos and self-hosted runners; 2,000 free minutes/mo on private repos (GitHub Free)
GitHub Actions plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Billed annually | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included minutes | Free | — | 2,000 min/mo (Free) to 50,000 (Enterprise) included with your GitHub plan; unlimited for public repos |
Overage billed per minute: Linux $0.006, Windows $0.010 (2x multiplier), macOS $0.062 (10x). Included minutes come with the GitHub plan, which is priced separately — see GitHub.
Stacks that use GitHub Actions
- Auto-deploy every code push — Push code and relax. Every deploy is tested and shipped automatically.
GitHub Actions pricing FAQ
Does GitHub Actions have a free tier?
Yes. Free for public repos and self-hosted runners; 2,000 free minutes/mo on private repos (GitHub Free)
How much does GitHub Actions cost?
GitHub Actions is free to use — Free for public repos and self-hosted runners; 2,000 free minutes/mo on private repos (GitHub Free).
How up to date is this GitHub Actions pricing?
We last verified it in Jul 2026 against GitHub Actions's public pricing page. Tool pricing changes often — always confirm on the official pricing page before committing.